HONG KONG — Sofi Pasta Co., a highly popular eatery in Sheung Wan, has introduced a substantial new menu, expanding its offerings in response to surging demand and widespread social media buzz. This addition builds upon the restaurant’s existing reputation for serving innovative pasta dishes and high-quality desserts, featuring viral-ready items like the signature “QQ” rolled pasta alongside elevated comfort food choices and unique tea-infused sweets. The announcement confirms Sofi Pasta Co.’s status as a key fixture in Hong Kong’s competitive, rapidly evolving pasta scene.
The Sheung Wan venue, known for its consistent queues and strong online presence, particularly within the Threads user community, continues to capitalize on the city’s appetite for contemporary Italian-inspired cuisine. Its two-storey space, characterized by a relaxing, warm ambiance with wooden furniture and subtle lighting, offers both solo dining areas on the ground floor and more expansive seating upstairs.
Highlighting Novelty and Core Classics
The centerpiece of the new menu is the intriguing Black Truffle Mushroom Rolled Pasta, an item that has generated significant pre-launch excitement on local digital platforms. This dish incorporates a medley of wild mushrooms—including white fungus, button mushrooms, and portobellos—finished with a dual application of black truffle sauces, balancing a lighter essence with a more concentrated aroma.
The rolled pasta itself is described as possessing an unexpectedly robust “QQ” texture, reminiscent of a thick, pliable Korean instant noodle, capable of excellently adhering to the creamy sauce. While rich and deeply savory, reviewers noted the strong cream base may prove overly decadent toward the end of the meal.
Beyond this novelty item, the menu successfully elevates conventional Italian staples:
- Wagyu Ragout Pappardelle with Parmesan: This dish offers a pleasingly balanced acid-sweet flavor profile. Notably, the broad, flat pappardelle noodles were praised for their superior, al dente chewiness compared to the rolled pasta, creating a surprising highlight.
- Carbonara with Smoked Pork Belly and Twisted Pasta: Designed for indulgence, this version features three generous, thick-cut slices of smoked pork belly. The meat is expertly seared to release its full aromatic potential, offering a satisfying combination of crispy edges and melt-in-your-mouth fat.
Dessert Menu Steals the Spotlight
A growing consensus among patrons suggests that Sofi Pasta Co.’s expanded selection of desserts rivals, and in some cases surpasses, the quality of its savory dishes. These unique creations fuse Western baking techniques with distinct Asian tea flavors and precise execution.
Must-Try Desserts Include:
- Black Tea Lava Cake with Lemon Ice Cream: A clear staff and customer favorite, this dessert is distinguished by a deeply intense black tea flavor that carries a pleasant, subtle bitterness. The crucial element is the “lava” center, which delivers a warm, burst of liquid tea upon cutting. The accompanying tart lemon ice cream provides an essential counterpoint, expertly cutting through the sweetness and tea astringency.
- Oolong Milk Foam Basque Cheesecake: Offering a smooth and creamy texture with generous, frothy milk foam cap. While well-executed, some diners suggested a more concentrated oolong tea infusion could further heighten the dessert’s profile.
- Caramel Banana Pound Cake: This cake features a slightly crisp, caramelized exterior that protects a moist, dense interior. It is served with a house-made coffee butter, introducing a layer of rich, aromatic coffee notes that complement the banana.
Sofi Pasta Co. is located at Shop G/F, 6 Bonham Strand East, Sheung Wan. The restaurant operates Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:45 and weekends from 10:30 to 20:45, with a designated break time between 15:00 and 17:45. Given its sustained popularity, prospective diners should note that while walk-ins are common, the restaurant only accepts reservations for dinner service via phone at 6975 6763. The constant evolution of its menu demonstrates the restaurant’s commitment to maintaining its edge in Hong Kong’s dynamic food scene.